Officials with Rideau Carleton Raceway have announced that those that are scheduled to race at the track on Thursday (August 11) will have to use an alternate route to ship in to the track.

Rideau officials would like to advise horsepeople that Exit 96 on Highway 417 will be completely closed on Thursday.

The alternate road (Anderson Road) will be by Exit 104.

(With files from Rideau Carleton Raceway)